Established in 2002, Munro Doig is a boutique law firm based in Perth, Western Australia. We pride ourselves on being leaders in the areas of taxation, superannuation, commercial and migration law. Munro Doig is committed to finding strategic solutions to complex legal problems and providing expert advice to a wide range of clients, from small-medium enterprises to high net-worth individuals. If you have a problem, we have the solution.
Munro Doig advises businesses and supports professional advisers in all areas of Australian domestic and international tax law, across every stage of the business life cycle. We work to limit our clients’ tax exposure and minimise risk. We pro...
Read MoreAustralians are now living longer and Government policy is to encourage (and compel) us to fund our own retirement. Munro Doig regularly provides advice and assistance to clients in relation to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (“SMSF”). The...
Read MoreImmigration law is a complex and fast-changing area of law which often responds to labour market needs and the policy views of the government of the day. Munro Doig’s migration law team is highly regarded in the profession and is often called ...
Read MoreMunro Doig has extensive experience in assisting small to medium enterprises in a broad range of commercial issues across various industry sectors. We have keen insight into commercial realities. We have strong negotiation skills, contract draft...
Read MoreAlthough trusts are very widely used in commercial and other contexts in Australia, they are extremely complex and very often significantly misunderstood. One of the many reasons for their use is taxation efficiency. However, in many cases the c...
Read MoreMunro Doig’s client base of small to medium enterprises and individuals includes a large number of actual or aspiring property developers. Apart from the financial and planning issues these clients regularly confront, there are also a number o...
Read MoreColin was first admitted as a legal practitioner in South Africa in 1981 and prior to establishing Munro Doig, had been a partner in a large national law firm in Perth. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate Higher D...
Read MoreLester graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. Lester practises in migration law and commercial law (including business sales and acquisitions, leasing and franchising), trusts,...
Read MoreAntony was admitted to practice law in 2007. After working at Munro Doig from 2007 to 2012 he returned to us in 2015 after three years’ experience in the Tax Group of a national firm (working in corporate and resources tax, tax litigation a...
Read MoreRon was admitted in Western Australia as a legal practitioner in 1979. Ron practises in superannuation, tax and related areas such as estate planning and business and asset structuring. Ron advises a wide range of superannuation, commercial ...
Read MoreLeonie joined Munro Doig in June 2019 and practises in taxation, superannuation, estate planning, and general commercial matters affecting small businesses and individuals. Leonie has a particular interest in assisting not-for-profits with th...
Read MoreMelissa was admitted to practise law in Western Australia in 2015 and has been a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1808239) since 2018. Her main practice areas are migration law and commercial law. Melissa provides advice to individuals and...
Read MoreJulianna practises in the areas of migration, commercial law, tax advisory, trusts and estate planning. Graduating in 2018 from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Laws and Arts (majoring in Development Studies), she is passi...
Read MoreIn an earlier article, we provided an overview of extended visa pathways for Hong Kong passport holders based on the Federal Government’s announcement on 9 July 2020 but noted that legislation had not yet been promulgated. The Migration Amendment (Ho...
Read moreRecently, the Australian Government released a statement in response to the developing political situation in Hong Kong outlining what appears to be concessional visa pathways for Hong Kong passport holders. Whilst the new Government policy is respondi...
Read moreIn a previous article, I wrote about how the travel ban in place during the COVID-19 pandemic affects travellers wishing to enter Australia. However, there is also a corresponding ban in place for Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents w...
Read moreIn my practice as a migration lawyer, I often come across two myths. The first myth is that permanent residency is, well, permanent. In fact, this is only partially true. A person who is granted a permanent visa is in fact granted two distinct but rela...
Read moreAs many small businesses continue to grapple with cash flow issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one area where relief may be sought is in relation to lease expenses. On 7 April 2020, the Federal Government introduced the “National Cabinet M...
Read moreAs all employers (should) know, failing to contribute the minimum 9.5% of an employee’s “ordinary time earnings” (“OTE”) to super by the 28th day of the second month after the end of each quarter results in the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (...
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